Shark Scientist Austin Gallagher discusses his newest research with WVUM Radio Host Hyan Freitas at the University of Miami. Gallagher's research looks into the stress physiology of five shark species in Florida, and how they react to catch and release fishing. He found that the Great Hammerhead shark was most vulnerable, and is not a great candidate for catch and release fishing. 

To learn more about this research and other studies from the University of Miami's RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program, visit: http://rjd.miami.edu/research/projects/stressed-out-fish

Gallagher, AJ, Serafy, JE, Cooke, SJ, Hammerschlag, N (2014) Physiological stress response, reflex impairment, and survival of five sympatric shark species following experimental capture and release. Marine Ecology Progress Series doi:10.3354/meps10490.

To read the full article, visit: http://rjd.miami.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Gallagher-et-al.-2014.pdf

Shark Stress in Catch and Release Fishing

UMiami Shark Research